The Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, has commended Nigerian workers for the success of Day One of the ongoing nationwide strike. In a circular to its affiliates and state councils, titled “Indefinite nationwide strike: A great beginning,” NLC General Secretary, Emma Ugboaja, said, “We wish to appreciate and congratulate all Affiliates and State Councils for the…
Former President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated the All Progressives Congress (APC) on winning the governorship elections in Imo and Kogi States. He expressed his appreciation to the people of the two states for reaffirming their confidence in the nation’s biggest political party. The former president in a statement by his media aide, Garba Shehu thanked…
The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has confirmed that three suspects apprehended by soldiers during the recently concluded governorship election in Kogi State are, in fact, police officers. This revelation comes after soldiers intercepted black security vehicles in Okene during the election, leading to several arrests. The IGP acknowledged that three of…
Vice President Kashim Shettima has reaffirmed President Bola Tinubu’s dedication to the Renewed Hope Agenda and the administration’s focus on enhancing socio-economic conditions for vulnerable communities in Nigeria. Shettima made these remarks during the submission of a comprehensive report by the Presidential Committee on Flood Mitigation, Adaptation, Preparedness, and Response at the Presidential Villa. The…
The National Orientation Agency (NOA) has issued an appeal to the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) to consider suspending the nationwide strike that commenced today. The agency urged the labor unions to allow the ongoing investigation by security agencies into the reported assault on NLC president, Joe Ajearo, in Imo…
Nigeria’s Defense Minister, Bello Matawalle, has expressed optimism that the country’s oil production will reach 1.9 million barrels per day by the end of the year. In a recent interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), he credited the federal government’s commitment to combating crude oil theft as a key factor in boosting production….
Nuhu Ribadu, the National Security Adviser, recently addressed the financial challenges facing Nigeria, attributing them to the economic condition inherited by the current administration led by President Bola Tinubu. He highlighted the difficult fiscal situation, characterising it as a “bankrupt country,” indicating severe financial constraints. Despite these challenges, Ribadu affirmed the government’s commitment to maintaining…
The Ogun State government has taken action against Supreme Agro Limited, an agro-processing company located in the Igbesa community, Ado Odo Local Council, by shutting it down. The closure comes in response to allegations of serious industrial pollution that has adversely affected the ecosystem of the host community. Ola Oresanya, the Commissioner for Environment, revealed…
In the Bayelsa State governorship election held on Saturday, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) declared the incumbent Governor, Douye Diri, as the winner. Diri, who ran on the platform of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), secured victory against Chief Timipre Sylva, the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), and sixteen other contenders. The…
In a hard-fought battle, the Kogi State Governorship Election held on November 11, 2023, has declared Usman Ododo of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as the winner. The State Returning Officer, Prof Johnson Urama, announced the victory, declaring Ododo as the elected governor with 446,237 votes. Ododo’s victory saw him defeating his closest rival, Murtala…